Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories

From in-utero detection of spina bifida to treating heart and airway issues linked to VACTERL, CHOP’s multidisciplinary specialists delivered life-saving care to Zuri.

Amelia’s journey began with a rare and complex birth defect. Thanks to expert care at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, she has overcome incredible challenges.

Twins, Bridgette and Grace, were diagnosed with a life-threatening condition in utero. Fetal surgery at CHOP saved them. Today, they’re healthy and thriving.

Experts from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia performed lifesaving fetal open heart surgery to remove a tumor growing on Arley’s heart.

Tim and Shaneka were unprepared to learn that pregnant Shaneka was carrying conjoined twins. Despite a scary initial diagnosis, they found hope of separation at CHOP.

Hugh was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) in utero and received care at the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), which has treated more CDH cases than any hospital in the world.

When their son is born with a complex congenital heart defect, a Lehigh Valley family turns to CHOP for care.

A life-altering experience — and life-changing care — at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment inspired Siena’s family to ease the burden for others.

When Given’s parents learned their unborn baby had a sacrococcygeal teratoma (SCT), a tumor on the tailbone, they sought help and hope at CHOP.

In 2000, Christian had fetal surgery for spina bifida at CHOP. Today, he’s an EMT. Follow his journey.